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News from the Martinsville area.
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Martinsville considering employee pay overhaul
On average, Martinsville’s employee pay is 12% below the market, a study found.
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Martinsville City Council members remain mostly mum on lawsuit controversy
Council member Aaron Rawls sued the city manager and a sheriff’s deputy earlier this month, alleging that they had violated his civil rights when he was removed from a council meeting this spring.
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Agenda Martinsville: Council to dump old refuse ordinance
The city council will consider a new refuse ordinance that will include providing dumpsters for uptown businesses and residents.
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Martinsville City Council member sues city manager and sheriff’s deputy
Aaron Rawls’ federal lawsuit alleges that his removal from a March 25 city council meeting violated his civil rights.
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Housing remains a top concern as Henry County continues its comprehensive plan update
Henry County hasn’t updated its current plan since 1994. In the 30 years since, housing has emerged as one of the bottlenecks to growth for the county.
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Henry County’s volunteer fire departments will start billing for calls
The bills will go to residents’ insurance companies, not to property owners.
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Agenda Henry County: Public to get first look at new active transportation plan
The county defines an active transportation plan as projects that emphasize healthier methods of transportation, such as biking or running. The various projects could be connected to each other, offering alternative transportation routes to parts of the county.
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Lower property tax rate would still allow for balanced budget, Martinsville council hears
The reduced tax rate won’t necessarily translate to lower tax bills. Residents might see a reduction, no change or even an increase in their tax bill because of the recent reassessment.
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Agenda Martinsville: Council to discuss broadband expansion deal
Councilors will consider a land deal with Mid-Atlantic Broadband and continue work to finalize the budget.